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Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
2022 Student awards announced
President Rick Commons urges the school community to remain vigilant about wearing masks in an email May 25.
Administration recommends masks amid COVID-19 surge
Maria Quigley 23, who organized the drive, stands with food she collected and will be giving to Westside Food Bank.
Community Council hosts food drive for Westside Food Bank
Asian Students in Action (ASiA) members hand attendees cultural foods and baked goods.
SLIDE organizes Multicultural Fair
An infographic depicts how students feel about the mayoral race.
Mayoral candidates step up campaign ahead of June 7 primary
Underneath a freeway, people experiencing homelessness build shelters.
Community reflects on homelessness in Studio City
A sign at a gas station in Studio City reflects the recent rise in fuel prices in Los Angeles, as well as throughout the nation.
Rising gas prices follow sanctions
A sign advertising the school’s River Park plan to replace Weddington Golf & Tennis is posted on a tennis court fence next to the Weddington parking lot. The River Park plan came closer to completion when the City of Los Angeles released its draft environmental impact report (DEIR).
City of LA releases River Park draft environmental impact report
After the garden’s opening, President Rick Commons and Head of Communications Ari Engelberg 89 receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Los Angeles City Council Member Nithya Raman.
Local organizations unveil Fairway Garden on Ventura
Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life through the phone.
The Mittle-man on Campus: A Review of Prom
Our school is one of few high schools in America with a student-run newspaper that does not have press freedom guarantees.
Promoting students’ press freedom
Editors-in-Chief Tessa Augsberger and Milla Ben-Ezra stand next to each other during the first Chronicle layout.
Letter from the Editors: Encouraging a new mindset
An illustration depicts President Joe Biden standing in front of a podium.
Calling Biden to action
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
An illustration depicts a same-sex couple with a child, celebrating Pride Month together. Approximately 114,000 same-sex couples are currently raising children in the U.S., according to the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute.
Parenting with pride
adrago_abortions
Protecting choice
The cafeteria staff stands smiling for a photo in front of the food.
All in a day’s work
Understanding Ukraine
Understanding Ukraine
According to a Chronicle poll, almost 30% out of 249 survey respondents said they use tutors for academic classes.
Tutoring too far
Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
Sadye Lackman 22
All About the Art
The cast members of “The Insitute’s Prisoner,” written by Carina Villanova ’22, gather for Playwrights Festival rehearsal in the Drama Lab.
Theater the wright way
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Depp v. Heard: Trying the truth
Members of Chamber Singers, Bel Canto, Wolverine Chorus and Jazz Singers prepare to sing the National Anthem alongside other school choirs at Angel Stadium.
Choirs perform at Angel Stadium
Attacker Daniel Mnatsakanian 23 winds up and aims his shot to give the schools team the lead against JSerra Catholic High School in the CIF quarterfinals Nov. 4, 2021. The team defeated the Lions 14-7, advancing in the tournament.
Seven Boys Qualify for Water Polo National Team
Alyssa Thompson 23 and Gisele Thompson 24 pose with a soccer ball wearing Nike gear. The sisters are the first high school athletes in history to sign an NIL deal with Nike.
Thompson sisters sign historic NIL deal with Nike
MAKING A RACKET: Avi Carson ’22 closes the net to position himself for a volley to his opponent in a match against Crespi High School on March 31.
Boys tennis loses first round of CIF
JUMPING FOR JOY: Jessica Thompson ’23 pole vaults in a track meet against Fontana High School. Thompson placed first in Mission League for pole vault and long jump, setting the school pole vault record at 12 feet 8 inches.
Track and field team finishes league season
PITCH PERFECT: Pitcher Andrew Citron ’22 stares down a batter in the baseball team’s 6-3 win over Crespi Carmelite High School on March 25.
Baseball’s playoff run comes to an end
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Football loses in first round of CIF-SS playoffs to Tahquitz High School

Leo Saperstein • November 8, 2021

The football team lost 56-33 in the first round of the CIF-SS playoffs to Tahquitz High School on Nov. 5. The loss ended the team's season and brought the squad's overall record to 5-6. The team led...

RUN IT BACK: Surrounded by defenders, Mark Cho 22 weaves his way through the opposition, running the ball down the field in the teams 27-10 win against Mary Star of the Sea High School at Homecoming.

Football struggles after injuries diminish roster

Leo Saperstein • October 17, 2021

After opening the season with three wins, the football team lost three consecutive games to St. Genevieve High School, Pasadena High School and Burroughs High School. These losses came after injuries...

Edward Kim 23 and William Ehrlich 22 prepare to snap the ball in a 26-58 defeat against St. Genevieve High School Sept. 11.

Football loses first game of the season against St. Genevieve High School

Paul Kurgan • September 15, 2021

The football team lost its first game of the season in a 26-58 defeat against St. Genevieve High School Sept. 11.  The squad dominated the start of the game, leading by a score of 28-21 by the end...

Football defeats Heritage Christian High School in season opener

Kriste An • August 22, 2021

The football team dominated its season opener with a 39-0 victory against Heritage Christian High School Aug. 20.  Wide reciever Jason “JT” Thompson ’22 reflected on the team’s first game and...

Kiki Iriafen 21 looks to shoot the ball in the CIF-SS Division I Championship in 2020.

Good for a Girl

Amelia Scharff • June 1, 2021

At the height of the 2021 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament, girls basketball player Kiki Iriafen ’21 scoffed at the sight of the pictures of the women's undersupplied weight room posted...

Football ends undefeated season with win against Mary Star of the Sea High School

Andrew Park • April 17, 2021

In the final game of the 2021 football season, the Wolverines defeated Mary Star of the Sea High School 35-7 on Friday, finishing the season with an undefeated record of 6-0, while also going 3-0 in league...

The Wolverines do dynamic warmups in preparation for their game at the Rose Bowl stadium.

Football team becomes league champions after victory at Rose Bowl

Danny Johnson • April 10, 2021

The football team defeated La Salle High School 58-40 at the historic Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena to become Del Rey League champions Friday. It was an offensive shootout, with both teams breaking the...

Football defeats St. Anthony High School on senior night

Charlie Seymour • April 4, 2021

The football team continued its undefeated streak to further its 4-0 record in a 24-0 victory over St. Anthony High School Saturday.  Although the team’s season was postponed from its usual fall...

Football beats El Camino Real High School

Claire Conner • March 28, 2021

The football team beat El Camino Real High School 52-7 to continue its 3-0 streak Friday. They narrowly defeated St. Genevieve High School 20-19 in their season opener on March 12 and beat Salesian High...

Football team defeats Salesian Mustangs

Alex Hahn • March 20, 2021

The football team continued a promising start to their belated season, claiming a dominant victory over Salesian High School in their second game March 19. The Wolverines won 48-29, and they remain undefeated...

Football team wins first game of the season

Amelia Scharff • March 14, 2021

The football team narrowly defeated St. Genevieve High School in their first game of the season Friday at Ted Slavin Field. The Wolverines scored 10 points in the fourth quarter, making the final score...

COVID-19 spike before NFL playoffs sparks discussion within school community

Paul Kurgan • January 4, 2021

The NFL’s COVID-19 crisis was fully exposed during its twelfth week of the season, affecting the school's many passionate fans and forcing the coaching staff to analyze the league's safety protocols...

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